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Frank Lampard Says he Never Doubted Christian Pulisic

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Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has hit back at accusations that he had prejudice against the talents and abilities of Christian Pulisic, simply because the 22-year-old is American. He used his news conference today to tell his side of the story. The allegations were leveled against Lamps by American born Jesse Marsch, manager of RB Salzburg. "I did read the comments," Lampard … [Read more...] about Frank Lampard Says he Never Doubted Christian Pulisic

Chelsea at Burnley FC Team News: Hudson-Odoi, Bardsley

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Last night marked the first time that we've seen the entire talented and high-priced Chelsea attacking third all playing together and producing as one. This quartet of generation Z/Zoomer attacking players that have been acquired since the beginning of 2019 all made the mark in a 4-0 blowout at FC Krasnodar. Kai Havertz had an assist while Timo Werner had a goal, an assist … [Read more...] about Chelsea at Burnley FC Team News: Hudson-Odoi, Bardsley

Notre Dame Fighting a Global Pandemic Football: 1918 vs 2020

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A lot of people keep saying that this college football season is one that is unlike any other, and that's not entirely true. We did have college football during the last serious global pandemic, the Spanish Flu crisis of 1918. That season was actually quite similar today in that it started later than usual, was shorter than standard in duration and saw some games cancelled … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Fighting a Global Pandemic Football: 1918 vs 2020

Iowa Hawkeyes Football was Dominant During 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic

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We did have college football during the last serious global pandemic, the Spanish Flu crisis of 1918, and just like this season, it was strange on many levels. Like Huey Lewis in Back to the Future "we're gonna go back in time," and look at how the Iowa Hawkeyes did a century and change ago. Iowa was Northwestern's lone opponent that is still in the Big Ten today, and with … [Read more...] about Iowa Hawkeyes Football was Dominant During 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic

How Northwestern Football Did in the Last Pandemic Season, 1918

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For the longest time, my cat's Instagram follower count was stuck on 1918. Given what's synonymous with that year, and what is going on in the world right now, naturally that bothered me. Now it's into the 1960s somewhere, so that's much groovier. People keep saying that this college football season is one that is unlike any other, and that is not true. The 1918 and 2020 … [Read more...] about How Northwestern Football Did in the Last Pandemic Season, 1918

Marcus Rashford Gets First Hat Trick, Wishes Fans Could Have Been There

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Marcus Rashford MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) netted his first hat trick today, as Manchester United absolutely routed RB Leipzig 5-0 in UEFA Champions League group stage play. Rashford has been making a lot of headlines in 2020 for his community service off the pitch. His going above and beyond to help needy schoolchildren has earned him the greatest of … [Read more...] about Marcus Rashford Gets First Hat Trick, Wishes Fans Could Have Been There

Who is Lifespring Chiropractic’s, and how do they benefit the people of Texas?

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Body pains are treated by painkillers, which are often harmful and addictive. The body itself has the healing power to banish all pains, but with the aid of a certified medical professional- chiropractic. Daniel David Palmer is the inventor of this pseudoscientific process known as chiropractic in 1895 in which lifespring Chiropractic Austin TX has the best alternative medicine … [Read more...] about Who is Lifespring Chiropractic’s, and how do they benefit the people of Texas?

Christian Pulisic Scores First Goal of Season as Chelsea Rout in Russia

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Maybe it was the fact that he was wearing American colors today (red, white and blue), but Christian Pulisic finally got on the score sheet, for the 20-21 season today. Yet to score a goal or register an assist on the young season, Pulisic found the back of the net, in 90' coming off the bench at FC Krasnodar today. Chelsea ran away with it on the road, 4-0, taking control … [Read more...] about Christian Pulisic Scores First Goal of Season as Chelsea Rout in Russia

#4 Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Game Preview

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Did you know Georgia Tech once won a game 222-0? They were up 126-0 at halftime, and their coach decided they needed to score 96 more points -- he was a jerk. That man's name? John Heisman.  Yes, that Heisman. Did you know that the most prestigious college football award given for "outstanding performance which best exhibits the pursuit of excellence with integrity" is named … [Read more...] about #4 Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Game Preview